SRC-TNM S.B. 1310 75(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 1310
By: Ellis
Intergovernmental Relations
3-25-97
As Filed


DIGEST 

Currently, Texas law allows cities to use certificates of obligation to
demolish dangerous structures as a tool to combat neighborhood
deterioration.  S.B. 1310 would allow cities to use certificates of
obligation to restore and resell historic structures that have fallen into
disrepair. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.B. 1310 outlines provisions regarding historic structures,
including the restoration and preservation of historic structures by a
municipality. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends section 271.0461, Local Government Code, as follows:

Sec. 271.0461. New heading: ADDITIONAL PURPOSE FOR CERTIFICATES:
DEMOLITION OF DANGEROUS STRUCTURES OR RESTORATION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES.
Authorizes certificate of obligation to be issued by any municipality for
the payment of contractual obligations to be incurred in demolishing
dangerous structures or restoring historic structures. 

SECTION 2. Amends Section 442.001, Government Code to redefine "historic
structure."  Makes a conforming change. 

SECTION 3. Emergency clause.
  Effective date: upon passage.